Company Secretaryship

The eligibility criteria for Company Secretary (CS) course are given below in detail:

1. Foundation Level:

• You must have passed Class 12 from any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science), from a recognised board. 
• There is no speciic demand for subjects or age limits. 

2. Executive Level:

• You must have completed your graduation in any field (except Fine Arts).
• Graduates can directly join the Executive level without taking the Foundation level.

3. Professional Level:

• You must pass the Executive level to register for the Professional level.
• To begin the course, you must register with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

To apply for a Distance B.Com from IGNOU, one needs to visit the official IGNOU website and register by creating an account. After this registration, fill out the online application form and choose the B.Com program. You have to upload the documents that are required, like your academic certificates, photograph, and signature. Then you have to pay the application fee online through the options available. Once you have submitted your application, make sure you take a printout of the confirmation page. Please ensure that you check for admission deadlines and eligibility before submitting your application.

If you want to do Company Secretary (CS) with BBA LLB and are looking for a college that is not too stringent, then you should look at private universities or colleges. Like- Modern School of Law, Amity University, or Sharda University. These institutions can be good options as they have flexible timetables and supportive staff. You can also find colleges locally that can accommodate your CS studies.

Mixed opinions about Company Secretaryship from ICSI Delhi, but overall positive. Many students praise the quality of education and infrastructure; the institute is rated around 4.4 out of 5. Placement opportunities are also good; 75-80% of students get placed, and the top recruiters include TCS, KPMG, and Reliance. However, some students are concerned about the initial salary packages, which can range from 2.5 to 10 LPA, depending on knowledge and skills. Internships are also provided. Some 40-50% of students get practical experience during their studies. It enhances their employability in the corporate sector.

The latest cutoff information available at ICSI Delhi about Integrated Company Secretary (Executive+Professional) is that he needs to score minimum of 40% in all papers and aggregate marks more than 50% at CSEET for cutoff. This cutoff helps to qualify for the Executive programme so that the candidate can further qualify into the Professional stage. The results of CSEET are usually released within a few weeks from the date of the test and the candidate has to achieve these criteria to go forward in his Company Secretary course.

The registration fee for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) in 2024 is INR 2,000 per student per appearance, which includes the cost of both parts of the CSEET Guide. Some categories of candidates may be eligible for discounts. Students can register online at icsi.edu. 

The CSEET exam is held four times a year, in January, May, July, and November. The November 2024 exam is scheduled for November 9, 2024, and the last date for registration is October 15, 2024.